Psychologist

About Sage Psychology and Assessment

Sage Psychology and Assessment is a small, locally own psychology practice in Gladstone with a passion for supporting the mental health of regional and rural communities. The practice has seen continued growth and we are looking for a Psychologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join a growing business and continue to develop their psychology career.

What's on offer?

• Work life balance - the opportunity to work close to home in a part time role (2-3 days per week, with capacity to increase in future if desired). We employ local to suit your lifestyle. 
• Career progression - support and supervision for newly registered graduates. Support for staff to develop skills and expertise in their interest areas.
• The care factor - approachable and transparent management who provide clear communication. We appreciate and promote wellbeing in the workplace. 
• Culture - Positive and inclusive culture within a friendly team who care about professionalism and the client experience. 
• Benefits - A training program is available for clinical psychology registrars. A generous PD allowance, team connection, realistic KPIs and support for professional development are extended to all team members.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, core responsibilities of the role will include:

• Provide psychological services using evidence-based practice with children, adolescents and adults. 
• Create and implement appropriate assessment and intervention plans for clients. 
• Write psychological reports and correspondence to referrers, including assessments.
• Ability to provide cognitive and diagnostic assessment services across the lifespan. 
• Follow practice policies and procedures and the Psychology Code of Ethics

This is an employed part time position with remuneration commensurate with your qualifications, skills and experience. There will be capacity in future to increase to full time hours if desired. 

Registered psychologists at all stages of their career are welcome to apply. We encourage early career psychologists and Clinical Psychology Registrars to apply. Psychologists with provisional registration may be considered for the right candidate.

About you

You will be a qualified, registered Psychologist. You will have a warm professional presence with clients, and a drive for delivering exceptional service.

Sage Psychology is seeking someone who has a passion for rural and regional health and who understands the complexity rural life can have on individuals. You will take both an evidence based and holistic approach to mental health.

You will be an excellent communicator who is confident, sensitive, accurate and thorough, and focused on helping clients move towards meaningful change. Being a small and growing practice, teamwork and team fit is crucial to our continued growth and success.

The musts

• Bachelor degree (Honours) or Masters in Psychology.
• Knowledge of research, evidence-based theory, and clinical practice.
• Experience in administering and scoring various psychometric tests (eg WISC, WAIS, WIAT, Q-Interactive Library), will be highly desired.
• Board Approved Supervisor status will be highly desired.
• Hold a Working With Children's Check (Employee).
• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Current APHRA registration.
• Medicare Provider Number (or be eligible to apply for one).
• C Class Drivers License.

Interested in applying?

Submit your cover letter, addressing the details of the role and experience required, and resume via Seek now! Applications should be addressed to Dr Mikaela Bonham.

If you do not submit a cover letter, addressing the criteria of the role and your experience, with your resume, you will not advance in the recruitment process.   

Position closes Saturday 30th March 2023. 

For a copy of the position description or for more information, please contact Mikaela: *****@sagepsychologycq.com.au or 0483 873 ***